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Postmenopausal Bleeding

Definition

Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) is bleeding from the vagina that happens after a woman has stopped having regular menstrual periods because of
menopause. Any vaginal bleeding that occurs 12 months after a woman’s last menstrual period is considered PMB.

Treatment

Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. The first priority is ruling out cancer. Treatment will depend on the findings of your tests and the cause of the bleeding. For instance, if your tests show signs of cancer, you will be referred to an oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating cancer.

Prevention

There are no current guidelines to prevent PMB.

Revision Information

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.

Perimenopausal bleeding and bleeding after menopause. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at:
http://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq162.pdf?dmc=1&amp;ts=20121221T1430328285. Updated May 2011. Accessed March 18, 2014.